Pasta w/ Zucchini, Feta & Mint
This is a simple summer pasta dish.
The combination of zucchini and mint is just meant to be.
It tastes cool and refreshing on a hot day.
Penne w/ Zucchini, Feta & Mint (adapted from Bon Appetit 2007)
1/2 box of penne or farfalle pasta
2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise, halved and quartered (you should have 8 long pieces)
1/4 cup of torn fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup of feta or ricotta salata cheese
balsamic vinegar
olive oil
red pepper flakes
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Coat your zucchini pieces with olive oil and kosher salt.
Grill them on medium high heat, so all sides are grilled, about 5 minutes per side.
When your zucchini is done, cut it into even chunks and pour about 4 tbsp of balsamic vinegar over the hot pieces.
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Toss with fresh mint and set aside.
Cook your pasta as per directions.
Drain and toss with the balsamic zucchini and add some olive oil (about 3 tbsp), the feta cheese and a dash of hot pepper flakes.
Serve immediately.
Enjoy!
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Comments
Ramona
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I bet it tastes fantastic, I might try it once :)
Solina